Summary

Chapter 12

Columbia, South Carolina, 1978

Hutch visits Neal and Lamar at their house. Hutch had not been permitted to live with the boys during his freshman year in college due to the football coach’s strict rules. Now Hutch was married to Donna Dee. Neal teases Hutch about being henpecked. Hutch becomes annoyed with Neal but says little.

The history of Hutch and Donna Dee’s romance is discussed from their first date through to their marriage. When Hutch announced to his father that he intended to get married, Fritz was concerned but eventually gave his blessing.

Lamar hates living with Neal. Lamar is afraid of Neal’s temper as well as his silence. Lamar does not know how to tell Neal that he wants to move out. Lamar decides to put up with Neal for another school year. Lamar also thinks about how...